Question

Which is an ethical issue that many people today are debating?

space exploration
genetic engineering
organ transplanting
prosthetics manufacturing

Answer 1

It would be B, Genetic Engineering. :)

Answer 2

Which is not an African nation?

Cote d’Ivoire
Guinea
Niger
Yemen

Answer 3

D, Yemen is in Asia

Answer 4

wanna help me on my 25? test

Answer 5

I can try haha :P

Answer 6

okay good deal

Answer 7

Why did angry Greek citizens storm into the streets in 2012 to protest?

The Greek government agreed to a bailout plan that required deep public spending cuts.
Some European nations threatened to take over the government of Greece if it couldn’t fix its economy.
Great Britain threatened to expel Greece from the Eurozone.
The government of Greece agreed to a bailout plan that required it to nearly double the tax rate for most citizens.

Answer 8

I'd say it's D, but you should probably double check

Answer 9

Compared with Americans, who spend little more than 15 percent of their income on food, people in less developed countries sometimes spend up to _____ of their total income to feed their families.

75 percent
55 percent
25 percent
40 percent

Answer 10

I'd go with B but not sure sorry :P

Answer 11

its right

Answer 12

Why was the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the European Union (EU) in 2012?

The EU solved the economic difficulties that its member nations were facing.
The EU stopped the social unrest and public protest against government cutbacks.
The EU joined with the Brics nations to direct world economic power to the European continent.
The EU struggled successfully for reconciliation, democracy, and human rights.

Answer 13

I'd say D

Answer 14

Who resigned the presidency of Egypt as a result of “Arab Spring” demonstrations?

Muammar Gaddafi
Hosni Mubarak
Bashar al-Assad
Mohamed Morsi

Answer 15

B

Answer 16

Immigration reform in the U.S. is not likely to affect _____.

the granting of seasonal work permits
the lawful sales of semiautomatic rifles
security operations at the Mexican border
the legal status of illegal immigrants

Answer 17

B

Answer 18

Egypt is different from other Arab nations because _____.

it has a powerful religious element that wants a theocratic government
it is located in North Africa
it has a great deal of natural resources
it has a powerful military that strongly influences the government and the economy

Answer 19

I think B :P

Answer 20

Recently, researchers uncovered the molecular structure of a key protein that retroviruses use to multiply. This was a significant step toward _____.

providing healthcare for all people
stopping the spread of the HIV/AIDS virus
producing lifelike artificial limbs
using biotechnology to vaccinate children

Answer 21

I'm only guessing with this one but it seems like it's also B

Answer 22

Countries with lower birthrates and longer average life spans typically face problems with _____.

higher rates of poverty and unemployment
the overcrowding of cities
fighting increases in crime
funding programs for senior citizens

Answer 23

I'd go with D

Answer 24

Who was elected president of Egypt in 2012 after the “Arab Spring” demonstrations?

Bashar al-Assad
Mohamed Morsi
Muhammad Bouazizi
Hosni Mubarak

Answer 25

B

Answer 26

Which man was the leader of Libya for more than 40 years?

Bashar al-Assad
Mohamed Morsi
Muammar Gaddafi
Hosni Mubarak

Answer 27

C

Answer 28

Which 2012 data give the best support for climate change?

Ethiopia experienced heavy rains.
Northeastern Brazil suffered drought.
Europe had less than normal snowfall.
Less sea ice covered the Arctic Ocean.

Answer 29

D

Answer 30

In which area was President Obama not successful during his first term in office?

bringing combat troops home from Iraq
approving the operation against bin Laden
making loans to help the auto industry
lowering the national debt

Answer 31

A

Answer 32

Which is one way that the European debt crisis adversely affects the American economy?

Americans are buying fewer European-made goods.
Many European nations are experiencing increased levels of social unrest.
The European Union has championed democracy and human rights.
Some U.S. banks have indirectly lent money to heavily indebted European countries.

Answer 33

C, but you should definitely check that one

Answer 34

NATO is _____.

an arm of the European Union that helps finance failing member nations
an agreement between the U.S. and Russia to limit Chinese involvement in European affairs
a military and political alliance between a number of European countries along with the U.S. and Canada
a cultural organization addressing mutual interests among North and South American countries

Answer 35

C

Answer 36

Which is not a goal of the U.S. in Afghanistan?

strengthen the economy
protect women’s rights
build a democratic government
restore the Taliban to leadership

Answer 37

D

Answer 38

5 more lol :)

Answer 39

Which is not a situation that leads to civil unrest?

aging population
high unemployment
high crime rate
city overcrowding

Answer 40

Okay lol, fun :)

Answer 41

A

Answer 42

The unemployment rate in 2012 at the end of President Obama’s first term was about _____ percent.

8
5
10
6

Answer 43

A

Answer 44

The Freedom and Justice Party was launched by the Muslim Brotherhood during the “Arab Spring.” In which country was this political party successful?

Yemen
Tunisia
Egypt
Algeria

Answer 45

C

Answer 46

Which is an example of biotechnology?

manufacturing cycling helmets that are durable and ultra light
using a robotic arm by means of an electrode implanted in the brain
injecting vaccine into the body to vaccinate against a communicable disease
building aquatic farms tended by robots on the surface of Mars

Answer 47

Not sure about this one, I'd guess B though

Answer 48

As of 2013, the world’s total population was about _____.

315 million
7 billion
6 billion
10 billion

Answer 49

B

Answer 50

b

Answer 51

The Pentagon has invested millions of dollars to help develop _____ that perform like real ones.

model aircraft
bionic eyes
prosthetic limbs
artificial hearts

Answer 52

Don't know this one, would guess A

Answer 53

test over thanks

Answer 54

np

Answer 55

What is unusual about the Egyptian army?

The Egyptian army independently influences the government and many commercial interests in the country.
The Egyptian army was the first in the Middle East to allow Muslim women to fight in combat alongside Muslim men.
The Egyptian army is the smallest armed force among the Arab nations in the Middle East.
The Egyptian army has successfully defended Egypt for many centuries.
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